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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 315.14 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 315.14 and 88.40 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 315.14 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/315.14 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 315.14 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 27,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,858.38/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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